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Albany, Georgia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Albany! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Albany’s job market really doing this fall?
  • Having SNAP issues in Albany? Here’s what you should do now.
  • What will Albany’s new $500,000 mammography machine mean for you?

Also on today's calendar: Marcus D. Wiley and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Georgia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Metro Albany Sees Labor Force and Employment Growth in September (albanyceo.com) — Albany’s job market is growing, with the local labor force and number of employed residents both rising in September, even as the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.3%. State labor officials say the Albany metro remains part of Georgia’s broader economic momentum, and residents or employers can tap Georgia Department of Labor resources for help with jobs and benefits.
   

2. Albany, Georgia SNAP Recipients Report Benefit Access Problems as State Says It Is Not Aware of a Widespread Issue (foodworldnews.com) — Some Albany SNAP recipients say they’ve gone weeks without food benefits and faced long lines at the local human services office, while the state insists it sees no widespread system problem. If your Albany household suddenly loses benefits, the story walks you through checking your Georgia Gateway account, reviewing EBT transactions for fraud, and contacting DFCS quickly to appeal or fix your case.
   

3. Phoebe Foundation Provides Nearly $500,000 for New Mammography Machine at Carlton Breast Health Center (phoebehealth.com) — Women in Albany and across southwest Georgia will soon have access to improved breast cancer screening thanks to a nearly $500,000 Phoebe Foundation investment in a new mammography machine at the Carlton Breast Health Center on Meredyth Drive. The upgraded technology is meant to expand access to regular mammograms, support earlier detection, and keep advanced breast health services close to home year-round.
   

4. Woman robbed at gunpoint at Princeton Place Apartments raises safety concerns for residents (walb.com) — Residents at Albany’s Princeton Place Apartments are on edge after a woman was robbed at gunpoint outside her unit, and her stolen car was later found wrecked at Windsor Apartments. With reports of masked people lurking and a long-broken security gate still unrepaired, management now promises gate fixes and added nighttime security checks following questions from tenants and WALB.
   

5. Construction kicks off on new home for Albany Museum of Art in downtown (walb.com) — Construction is underway to transform downtown Albany’s former Belk building into the new $35 million home of the Albany Museum of Art, backed by city, county, and private funding. Over the next two years, the project aims to create free-admission galleries, education spaces, a café, and event areas expected to generate about $5 million in annual economic impact.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I NEED SOME FEEDBACK.
    I’m about a year away from graduating with a bachelor’s in Christian counseling. I’m realizing I really need a masters to do counseling like I want,… (Nextdoor Newton Rd)
  • Did anyone find a gray and white kitten in the deerfield high school area?
    She has been hanging out on our back porch and was about to get spayed, just needed her to gain a little more weight. Haven’t seen her in a few days. (Nextdoor Sherwood)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for British Airways Baggage Handler in Albany. Apply here.
  • Cherokee Federal posted a job opening for Supply Technician – Warehouse in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.

Ok Albany! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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